Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help borrowers reorganize debt, but it also comes with some trade-offs to understand.

When you've completed a Chapter 13 bankruptcy repayment plan and earned a discharge, the hope is that your financial troubles are behind you. Life doesn't always unfold that neatly, though, especially ...

It’s a financial situation that feels hopeless and scary: bankruptcy. Unfortunately, it is also a situation that an increasing number of Americans find themselves in. According to the American ...

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Outcomes vary depending on the type of bankruptcy filed, whether the loan is secured and whether a personal guarantee was signed. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

Bankruptcy filings were up in 2025. Both Ohio and Stark County saw an uptick but lower numbers than the national average.